Soldiers will be taken abroad and their medical examination is waiting.
The Red Cross on Saturday has already handed over four hostages to the Israeli army released from captivity in the Gaza Strip, Israel confirmed. However, he accused the Palestinian Hamas movement of not fulfilling its obligation arising from the ceasefire agreement, according to which it was to first liberate civilians. TASR informs according to BBC, AP and AFP.
Hagari claims that the army is still determined to ensure the return of every kidnapped Israeli citizen. He added that Israel appreciates the efforts of all international intermediaries of the Agreement, including the US, Qatar and Egypt. He expects them to ensure that Hamas complies with the agreement.
The army should now take them from the Palestinian enclave abroad to Israel, where they should undergo a medical examination. They will then be able to meet their families. The Hamas Palestinian movement was released by Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilb, Naama Levi and Liri Albag. Four Israeli soldiers handed over the Red Cross to the workers of the Red Cross shortly after 11.00 local time (10.00 CET), the second release of the hostages from the beginning of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip from the previous Sunday. Hamas is now expected to release approximately 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange.
Among them should be about 120 of those who serve lifetime punishments for deadly attacks on the Israelis. They will probably be released to Gaza or sent through Egypt abroad, writes AP. According to AFP information, there should be the longest imprisoned Palestinian. However, Israel insists that it will not release any of the militants who participated in an unprecedented attack of 7 October 2023.
This is the second such exchange since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel entered into force last Sunday last Sunday. At the first, three Israeli hostages were released in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners detained in Israel. According to the BBC, Israeli soldiers should also move from key positions in the Gaza Strip, allowing the displaced Palestinians to start returning north.
